Minter Field Air Museum

Aviation museum in Shafter, California From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Minter Field Air Museum is an aviation museum located at the Shafter Airport in Shafter, California focused on the history of Minter Field Army Airfield.

LocationShafter, California
Coordinates35.5031°N 119.1823°W / 35.5031; -119.1823
TypeAviation museum
Websitewww.minterfieldairmuseum.com
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Minter Field Air Museum
Minter Field Air Museum is located in California
Minter Field Air Museum
Location within California
LocationShafter, California
Coordinates35.5031°N 119.1823°W / 35.5031; -119.1823
TypeAviation museum
Websitewww.minterfieldairmuseum.com
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History

Further information: Minter Field Army Airfield

The museum acquired a B-25 in 1977.[1] It opened five years later.[2]

The museum attempted to save the Blue Moon auditorium in 2007.[3] In December of that year, it broke ground on a new hangar.[4]

The museum building received a new roof in March 2021 and was repainted in October 2023.[5][6]

Exhibits

Exhibits at the museum include original copies of the Japanese surrender documents.[7]

Collection

Aircraft

Northrop T-38A Talon

Ground vehicles

Events

The museum holds an annual Wings and Wheels event.[19][20] It previously held an annual Warbirds in Action Air Show.[21]

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References

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